In the shoot, Katy exclusively wears Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons, which is set to be commemorated at next month’s Met Gala.

In the story she talks about her current style, explaining, “I am pushing for my own evolution. Just making better choices as far as style goes. I don’t want to get stuck in a way of thinking or doing or presenting.” Ah, so that explains her Bieberesque pixie haircut.

You can check out all the photos from the cover story and read the accompanying interview here.